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Hallmark dishes up A Greek Recipe for Romance

 As we slip into the summer season, Hallmark is heading off to sunny climes with a brand-new Mediterranean romance. The new film is called A Greek Recipe for Romance, and stars Danielle C. Ryan, Rafael Kariotaks, Peru Kavalieri and Argiris Gkagkanis. Shot on location in Greece, A Greek Recipe for Romance hits TV screens this…

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Review: Under Paris (2024)

 In Under Paris (aka Sous la Seine), a team of scientists are tracking aquatic life in the sea, when they come under attack from a large mako shark. Only two teammates survive the incident, including Sophia Assalas – a scientist dedicated to preserving the ocean and its inhabitants. Three years later, Sophia is living in Paris and is…

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Review: Jim Henson: Idea Man (2024)

 Now streaming on Disney+ is the documentary film, Jim Henson: Idea Man. The film – directed by Ron Howard – tells the story of the late Muppets creator, and follows his journey from creative wiz kid through to his status as the most famous puppeteer in the world. Featuring contributions from family, friends, and colleagues, and utilising extensive…

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Review: Sting (2024)

 In Sting, a mini meteorite crashes through a window in an apartment block in South Brooklyn. After landing in a dolls house, the meteorite opens, and out crawls a spider. Moments later, the spider is discovered by Charlotte – a 12-year-old girl who lives in the building. Intrigued about the creature, Charlotte decides to keep it…

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What is Hallmark’s Savoring Paris?

 The sun is shining, love is in the air, and Hallmark has announced a new romantic movie. The film – titled Savoring Paris – makes its debut this June, and features a cast which includes Bethany Joy Lenz, Stanley Weber, Lucy Newman-Williams, Manon Azem, and Ben Wiggins. Shot partially on location in Paris, France, Savoring…

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Review: Challengers (2024)

 Still playing in cinemas, but now available to rent or buy on video-on-demand platforms is the racy sports drama, Challengers. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the movie stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist, and focuses on a love triangle between a tennis coach, her ex-boyfriend, and her husband. In the movie, the year is 2006 and…

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Review: Bionic (2024)

 Now streaming on Netflix is the Brazilian sci-fi thriller, Bionic (aka Biônicos). Directed by Afonso Poyart, the movie stars Jéssica Córes and tells the story of a young sportswoman who is willing to go to great lengths to achieve her goals. In the movie, the year is 2035 and Gabi Santos is a successful para-athlete in the I…

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Review: My Oni Girl (2024)

 Now streaming on Netflix is the family fantasy anime, My Oni Girl. The film – directed by Tomotaka Shibayama – features the vocal talents of Kenshô Ono and Miyu Tomita, and follows the story of a student who meets a mysterious girl. In the movie, Hiiragi is a studious young school student who is eager to…

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How to solve the box-office problem

 If you’re a film fan, then you’ll no doubt have noticed Hollywood is currently experiencing a bit of a problem at the moment. Each week studios are sending their new releases to the cinema, and each week we are seeing reports about how these movies are struggling at the box-office. This week it was Furiosa: A…

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Review: Death Wish (1974) – 50th Anniversary

 Directed by the late Michael Winner, Death Wish is an action movie loosely based on the novel of the same name by Brian Garfield. Originally released in 1974, the film stars Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, and Vincent Gardenia, and follows one man’s transformation from mild-mannered architect to gun-wielding vigilante. In the movie, Paul Kersey returns home to…

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